Uniko - Introducing Large Snowflake 1 & Large Snowflake 2 Stencils

 Hello!

Welcome to the final day of introductions to Uniko's November stencil release.

Today there are two of the most beautiful snowflake stencils to choose from - you're going to want them both!

I've a couple of cards to share:

For my first card I used Large Snowflake Two the snowflake mask to get the shadow effect and then placed the stencil over to add in some more defined colour to the centre. I then stamped and die cut the greeting using BIG & BOLD Snow.

My second card uses Large Snowflake One with the same colours and a similar technique - stencilling the focal image and using the mask to create a subtle background.

Well that's all the introductions complete. Come back tomorrow for the release day and details about a super giveaway.

Thanks for looking.

Stay safe and keep crafting!

Jane

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Uniko - Introducing Flower Power #6 Stencil

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Welcome to day 2 of introductions to Uniko's November stencil release.

A welcome addition to the Flower Power Series. The #6 stencil has the opportunity to layer up just like its matching stamp set.

Check out my cards:

Once I'd finished inking up the stencil I used the BIG & BOLD Happy die to cut through the card. I also cut a few more layers of the background die to add extra dimension.

I kept the same autumnal colours for my second card and built up a spray up the left hand side. I then used the templates that come with this set to add a shadowy effect. The sentiment is from Birthday Wishes.

So just one more introduction to go. And I think tomorrow's is perhaps my favourite - think chilly!

Thanks so much for looking today.

Stay safe and keep crafting!

Jane

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Uniko - Introducing MOD Background Builder Stencil

 Hello

Welcome to the first day of introductions to Uniko's November stencil release.

I love the symmetry of this stencil and created a couple of cards in shades of blue and green.

I left this first card without a sentiment as I thought it could be used as a notelet. The next card I added Congratulations from Everyday Sentiments.

So what do you think? A really useful addition to your stencil stash I'm thinking.

Come back tomorrow for the next introduction - one to match Uniko's fabulous Flower Power series.

Thanks for looking. 

Stay safe and keep crafting!

Jane

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AAA Birthday Challenge #42 - A Favourite Technique

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It's time for the next challenge at AAA Birthday.

I have quite a few favourite techniques, but for this card I plumped for using washi with dies.

So the first thing I did was to cover a piece of card with washi strips. I like the effect when the washi is stuck diagonally.

Next I die cut the happy birthday and floral elements from the washi covered card.

To finish it all off I added one of the washi tapes to card and used it as a mat.

So what's your favourite technique? I hope you'll share it and join in with this fun challenge.

Go check out the fabulous inspiration from the AAA Birthday DT and our wonderful Guest Designer Asa - HERE.

Thanks for looking today. Stay safe and keep crafting!

Jane

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AAA Birthday Challenge #41 - Moodboard

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So as we sweep into September there's a new challenge at AAA Birthday with a beautiful moodboard to inspire.

The idea is to pick and choose whatever catches your eye from the images. Plenty to look at in this board!

For my card I used the colours of the wool, the wall and the flowers from the moodboard as my starting point.

I stamped the flowers using a very old, but much loved Stampin' Up stamp set called Blooms & Wishes.

I then placed the Cobblestones stencil from Funky Fossil over and lightly inked it up to frame the flowers.

The final element was the greeting from Uniko's Birthday Sentiments.

How will you be inspired by the moodboard? Be sure to go take a look at what the rest of the AAA Birthday DT have created - HERE.

Thanks so much for stopping by today, I really appreciate you taking the time.

Stay safe and keep crafting!

Jane

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Uniko BA Inspiration

 Hello!

Today I'm up on the Uniko blog with three cards using a heat embossing technique that's really cool! 

Pop on over to Uniko for some simple instructions and a closer look at each card.

Thanks for looking.

Stay safe and keep crafting!

Jane

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Uniko BA Inspiration

 Hello!

How are you enjoying the last two releases from Uniko?

Today I have a couple of cards to share using the Sunshine & Rainbows and Background Blocks Rays stamp sets.

I've really been getting into doodling this summer and both my cards have this incorporated.

Once the stamping was complete I used black and white gel pens to add some extra detail.

What do you think? Is this something you might give a try? Be sure to share on social media if you do using #unikoltd.

Thanks for looking today.

Stay safe and keep crafting!

Jane

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